From the Womb

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Glyphosate and the Fragile Embryo — How a Herbicide Became a Fertility Threat

Glyphosate (aka Roundup) is everywhere—from your oats to your tampons. And it doesn’t leave your womb untouched. This post unpacks the science of glyphosate and embryo health, its ties to autism spectrum disorders, mitochondrial disruption, and why even organic farms are struggling to escape its spread.

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Where Have All the Babies Gone? A Global Glimpse into Fertility Decline

From Tokyo to Toronto, birth rates are plummeting. This post looks at the global fertility decline and the rise of reproductive dysfunction as a public health issue. We’ll explore why mammal populations are crashing too, how humans mirror these patterns, and what it means for the next generation.

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The PUFA Problem — How Industrial Fats Hijacked Our Hormones

For decades, we were told to fear fat. And yet, it’s often the very thing we’re missing. This post explores the rise of polyunsaturated fats and fertility disruption—how industrial seed oils have inflamed our systems, destabilized hormones, and quietly undermined egg and sperm quality.

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This Is My Why: A Love Letter to the Future

There’s a moment in every birth where the veil thins. Time dissolves. Breath deepens. And the pulse of generations—past and future—gathers in the room. I’ve caught that rhythm for over 25 years. As a midwife. As a guide. As a witness to the sacred, the messy, and the miraculous.

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By Aleksandra Evanguelidi
Los Angeles, California